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At the first ever annual Tomorrow's Business event this September explore innovations in export, learn how to access new markets, hear about funding opportunities and much more.

Whether you're at our conference in the magnificent Square Chapel, or attending one of the afternoon workshops in the beautiful Piece Hall, Central Library, or fantastic University Business Centre this is an event not to be missed as you look to the future of your business.

Whilst there will be a focus on exporting as a potential means of growing your business on the day, there will be lots of opportunities for businesses who do not export but may have other business related needs to access and connect with a whole range of business support available to the businesses in Calderdale from across the whole of the region.

Our key-note will be provided by the International Sales Director for A-SAFE ltd, Paul Jackson. Paul’s career in export spans over 25 years and 6 continents. He is fluent in French and German, and his passion for international trade has seen him personally visit 45 countries, selling to many more. Paul will be talking about A-SAFE's exporting experience and also techniques for evaluating forgein markets, building and maintain relationships across borders and how to manage and mitigate for differences in business practices across several market cultures.

Fiona Thurlbeck - Calderdale Council's Service Lead for Business and Skills - will be talking about how getting to grips with your business' skills, infrastructure, and supply chains can help you become more resiliant, even in the face of an uncertain business climate post-Brexit.

James Mellor - Managing Director of Rainbow Trout Films -is going to talk to us about how the digital sector can work internationally; exporting expertise and digital products to such businesses as Yahoo, Primark and Sky.

Babyballet - This internationally recognised business started in Calderdale and a representative will be taking us through their franchising journey and how niche products can still be successful on the international stage.

All speakers will also be available for a Q&A session, so if you've got burning questions, now's the time to get your answers.

In the age of social media and digital technology, in-person networking looks like a thing of the past. But nothing beats person-to-person interaction and you'll have plenty of chance to rub shoulders with other local businesses throughout the day.

Attendees of the conference will be provided with lunch free of charge PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BOOK A TICKET FOR CATERING NUMBERS.

There are more speakers to be confirmed, and a range of workshops throughout the afternoon, details of which will soon be revealed.

We expect this event to be popular, and places are limited for the morning conference so book early to secure your place!

Workshops:

Gordon Iddon, International Director at Santander will be sharing his expertise on analyzing market trends, reaching out to new trade partners, and managing trading in multiple currencies - Full Details and Book your place here.

Beverly Hopper, tax rebate specialist, and Director of Credere Solutions Ltd. will be taking businesses through an often overlooked avenue of tax savings; Research and Development Tax Rebates.- Full Details and Book your place here.

Paul Walters, Director of Lime Tree Europe is an international trade specialist and Export/Import Advisor with over forty years’ experience in international trade best practice on simple, useable methods to help you prepare not only your business, but yourself for trading internationally; Understanding Global Business Culture - Full details and book your place here.

Jenny Lawson, Manager of Enterprise Europe Network Bradford has over 25 years of experience in supporting businesses across the region and will be looking at innovation as a driver for business growth and exploring some of the essential characteristics of an innovative organisation- Full details and book your place here.

Ged Leigh, Regional Director at The Marketing Centre, the UK’s number one provider of proven part-time Marketing Directors to SME’s leads a brief tour of the key digital marketing challenges of growing a business in international markets, reviewing some of the key digital components that make up an international marketing machine, how best to use them and some of the pitfalls to avoid in The Hunt for Customers in a Global Market - Full details and book your place here.

The Leeds Enterprise Partnership and the Department of International Trade will be talking to businesses about the range of funding available to help businesses - Full details and book your place here.